Remote Computational Genomics & Molecular Simulation Researcher (PhD) — SMR Specialist Collective

Partner with SMR Talent Collective from anywhere in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, or Ireland as a remote Remote Computational Genomics & Molecular Simulation Researcher (PhD) — SMR Specialist Collective ($45 - $90/hour). This specialist role focuses on evaluating AI model outputs, authoring domain-specific rubrics, and validating technical workflows involving computational chemistry, molecular simulations, python, gaussian.

Project Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and critique advanced computational chemistry workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
• Provide expert-level insights on molecular simulations, electronic structure methods, and cheminformatics pipelines.
• Assess and optimize simulation parameters and scientific software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Analyze data from molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and drug discovery projects, providing actionable recommendations.
• Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of chemistry-related frontier AI reasoning systems and tools.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team.

Required Expertise

• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts.
• Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex chemistry domains.
• Practical background using AI/ML-assisted chemistry workflows or benchmarking.
• Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source scientific software.
• Background in drug discovery, spectroscopy analysis, or reaction prediction/retrosynthesis.
• Compensation Band: $45 - $90/hour

Rate Structure & Remote Benefits

• Compensation Rate: $45 - $90/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: computational chemistry, molecular simulations, python, gaussian, gromacs, lammps, amber, orca, psi4, nwchem
• Hiring Agency: SMR Talent Collective

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